DISH is located in North Texas. Just north of ... · DISH is located in North Texas. Just north of...

DISH is located in North Texas. Just north of the Texas Motor Speedway, in Denton County approximately 25 miles directly north of Fort Worth

DISH has a geographic size of two square miles and a population of about one hundred and eighty

Including our extra territorial jurisdiction, the population increases to roughly five hundred

DISH was originally incorporated as Clark in 2000.

In 2005 the name was changed to DISH in exchange for ten years of free dish network.

The media coverage of this name change was comparable to Apple’s release of the iPod.

DISH’s annual budget is around $70,000.00

For the past several years has been the most active natural gas shale in the United States.

During the boom just a few years ago added 8-10 Billion Dollars annually to the Texas economy.

During the same period the Barnett Shale accounted for 100,000 jobs in Texas.

Eleven high pressure natural gas pipelines converge on DISH.

Five companies have installed eleven natural gas compressors as well as associated treating facility.

Home to four natural gas metering stations.

Around eighteen natural gas wells, inside our corporate limits.

Fifty plus wells just outside of our corporate limits.

Enbridge – Originally permitted September 2004◦ Three compressors, 1250 HP, 1232 HP, and one electric powered

◦ Glycol Dehydrators, and an oxidizer.

Energy Transfer – Originally Permitted October 2006◦ Four 1680 HP compressors, amine unit and dehydrator reboilers

◦ Added two glycol dehydrators October 2008

Atmos – Originally Permitted by Energy Transfer November 2005, purchased by Atmos May 2007◦ Two 3550 HP compressors

Chesapeake – Originally Permitted January 2008◦ Two compressors, 1380 HP, 1340 HP, and a 1250 HP Generator

Crosstex – Originally Permitted November of 2007◦ One 620 HP compressor

• Complained about odor for over a year.

Industry and state regulatory agencies alleged odorant was cause of smell.

Odor increasingly got worse.

Industry performed study.

After several complaints from the town of DISH, five operators performed a joint air study in the vicinity

The industry study showed no major leaks that would cause odor

The industry did not look for any specific chemicals or toxins

Quote from study “no natural gas leaks were found that would be detectable to the human nose”

Town of DISH paid approximately 15% of our annual budget to have an independent air study .

Quote from air study:◦ “Laboratory results confirmed the presence of

multiple Recognized and Suspected Human Carcinogens in the fugitive air emissions present on several locations tested in the Town of DISH”.

Study was performed by Wolf Eagle Environmental

Samples were taken at seven locations on private property

All but one of the samples showed exceedances of Effects Screening Levels (ESL).

A total of sixteen toxins were above ESL

Several toxins exceeded both short term and long term ESL

Assessed 31 citizens and former citizens of DISH.

Citizens answered a questionaire

61% of the health affects reported are known health affects of the chemicals detected in the DISH air study.

These health affects include: difficulty in breathing, brain disorders, chronic eye irritation, dizziness, frequent nausea, increased fatigue, muscle aches, severe headaches, sinus problems, throat irritation, and allergies.

Tested 25 to 30 Residents

Chemicals detected in my system

◦ Blood

Chloroform

1,4-Dichlorobenzene of 1,3

◦ Urine

Metabolites of 1,3-Butadiene

Toluene

N,N-dimethylformamide

◦ WaterEthylbenzeneStyreneo-Xylenem/p-Xylene

Several of the citizens in DISH had similar results

All of these chemicals were found in our air study

The town of DISH once got 60% of its property tax revenue from minerals

The average well loses 50% production after the first year

Mineral leases range from $75.00 to $30,000.00 per acre, and 12 to 30 percent royalties

Many times there will be a “mole” who gets a small percentage of all minerals in a leasing area

Depending on the lease signed your royalty checks will vary dramatically.

In DISH one person who has 25% of the minerals on 14 acres, gets $150 to $200 a month on average

In Texas drilling is getting closer and closer to residential homes

Many in Texas are subject the “split estate”

Mineral owners rights are dominant in Texas

Most who have owned large parcels of property and sold their minerals have moved elsewhere once drilling started

We should recognize that there need to be setbacks from residences

Drilling can be accomplished using “green completions”◦ Gathering line in place prior to drilling

◦ No flaring

◦ No pit for drilling waste

Vapor recovery on condensate tanks and other emission sources

Zero emission dehydrators

Pneumatic valves

Used to fracture the shale to release the natural gas

Process is exempt from the Clean Water Act

Reportedly that over 250 chemicals are used in the process

Of the chemical found, over 90 percent have negative health effects

Operators do not have to disclose the actual ingredients used.

Each well site may have a different mix, and therefore each chemical may not be used at a particular site

There are documented cases of water pollution◦ Prior to drilling tests have been taken

◦ Post drilling testing shows contaminates

Well bore integrity compromised◦ Methane leaking into aquifer

◦ Other toxins such as BTEX chemicals will be present

Immediately impose a severance tax on minerals

Develop a separate group from the environmental group to perform permitting function

Develop regulations that require green completions

Regulations should also require the latest green technology on all aspects of natural gas production

Require certification to conduct drilling operations

Develop ordinances related to oil and gas exploration prior to permitting any wells. ◦ Local Ordinances should require road use

agreements

◦ Local ordinances should require green completions

Understand that there are places that should be off limits for drilling. ◦ Wells should not be located in school playgrounds,

and pipeline should not be run through front yards

◦ Do air and water testing prior to drilling operations

Impose a severance tax

Require green completions

Require the latest emission lowering technology, including vapor recovery, and zero emissions dehydration, and pneumatic valves

Make some areas off limits for gas exploration

Work together in groups when signing leases

Do not be the mole, working against your neighbors

Perform air and water testing prior to drilling operations

Do not issue another permit until these things are accomplished

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Calvin Tillman, (940) 453-3640, tillman4council@aol.com

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